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Milwaukee Braces for Chilly Week with Slight Snow and Drizzle, NWS Advises Vigilance

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Published on December 21, 2025
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The National Weather Service has forecasted a slight chance of snow late tonight into Monday morning particularly to the north of I-94 and US-18, where light snow continues through the morning, potentially mixed with light freezing drizzle. As of now, the National Weather Service does not anticipate severe weather conditions that would require spotter activation,according to the National Weather Service.

The current conditions, as of the last update on December 21st at 5:52 am CST, are truly a reflection of the typical winter chill in Wisconsin. The day promises sunny skies but the high is only expected near 27 degrees with wind chill values hovering between zero and 10. Later tonight, the chance of precipitation bumps up to 20 percent with an increase in cloud cover, according to the National Weather Service, Milwaukee.

Heading into the week, Monday shows a continued chance of snow before 1pm, then potentially a slight chance of rain, with a cloudy high near 37 degrees. The week's weather narrative unfolds further with mostly sunny conditions by Tuesday and highs progressing to the low 40s midweek. Precipitation re-enters the picture with a 20 percent chance of rain after noon on Wednesday, carrying through to Christmas Day, as reported by the National Weather Service.

For those with travel or holiday plans, it's advisable to keep an eye on the changing conditions. The temperatures seem to be warming slightly throughout the week, but there's a persisting 20 percent chance of rain leading up to and including Christmas day. Wednesday night into Thursday, though clouds remain, the chance of raindrops before midnight, according to the detailed forecast by the National Weather Service.

As of the latest Hazardous Weather Outlook reported by the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI, the service warns those in east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin of potential light snowy and drizzly conditions. While there's no immediate cause for alarm, remain vigilant of the forecast updates as you go about your holiday preparations.